B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油

Meaning

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Example

The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.

原油被加工成燃料和化学品。

C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning

A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.

Example

The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.

C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

工作质量

Meaning

The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.

Example

The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.

手工制作的家具工艺无可挑剔。

B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

温暖

Meaning

the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling

Example

She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.

她感受到了阳光照在脸上的温暖。

A2 adjective /ˈreɡ.jə.lər/

Regular

规律的

Meaning

happening at fixed intervals; consistent; normal; frequent

Example

She goes for regular exercise every morning at 6 AM.

她每天早上六点进行规律的锻炼。

B2 noun /ɡreɪv/

Grave

坟墓

Meaning

a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn

Example

The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.

每周日，家人都会去探访他们心爱的祖父的坟墓。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

像

Meaning

to look like or be similar to something or someone

Example

She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.

她在外貌和举止上都像她母亲。

C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

救援列车

Meaning

a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas

Example

The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.

救援列车带着食物和医疗物资抵达洪水灾区。

C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

回想

Meaning

to cause oneself to consider or remember something

Example

He bethought himself of the promise he had made.

他想起了他曾做出的承诺。

C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

提供证据或理由

Meaning

To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.

Example

The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.

律师引用了几个例子来支持他的案件。

C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

模拟

Meaning

to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially

Example

The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.

飞行员在训练中必须模拟紧急着陆。

C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

鹿角

Meaning

The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.

Example

The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.

鹿角每年都会变得更大。

C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

狂犬病

Meaning

A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.

Example

The dog was vaccinated against rabies.

狗已接种狂犬病疫苗。

B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版

Meaning

the act of making something publicly known or available

Example

The publication of the report sparked a debate.

报告的出版引发了辩论。

B1 noun /ˈen.tri/

Entry

入口; 注册

Meaning

an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record

Example

His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.

他在截止日期前提交了参加比赛的入口。

B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Meaning

activities related to selling products or services

Example

The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.

C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

麝香味的

Meaning

having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk

Example

The perfume had a musky fragrance.

香水有一种麝香味。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

仅限于特定的人、团体或区域；不与他人共享

Meaning

restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others

Example

The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.

酒店提供专属通往私人海滩的通道。

C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

春天的

Meaning

related to spring; fresh, youthful

Example

The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.

经过漫长的冬季，花园充满了春天的美丽。

B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

忠诚

Meaning

a strong feeling of support or allegiance

Example

His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.

他对公司的忠诚为他赢得了极大的尊敬。

C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

声音逐渐增强

Meaning

a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music

Example

The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.

乐队在结尾前逐渐增强了强烈的高潮。

B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

腐烂

Meaning

to decay or decompose; to become corrupt

Example

The fruit will rot if left in the sun.

水果如果暴露在阳光下会腐烂。

C2 adjective /voʊˈsɪfərəs/

vociferous

喧闹

Meaning

expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way

Example

The vociferous crowd demanded justice.

喧闹的人群要求正义。

C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

棍棒

Meaning

A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.

Example

The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.

警卫用棍棒把小偷赶走。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星光灿烂的; 闪亮的;

Meaning

full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars

Example

We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.

我们在山区露营时，享受着星光灿烂的夜空。

C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

失败

Meaning

A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.

Example

The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.

军队在战斗中彻底击败了敌军。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

应得的

Meaning

deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)

Example

The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.

罪犯因其罪行受到了应得的惩罚。

B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

牛

Meaning

a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields

Example

The farmer used an ox to plow the field.

农民用牛耕地。

C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

扫兴的人

Meaning

a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others

Example

Don’t be a killjoy at the party.

别在派对上当扫兴的人。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

休息

Meaning

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position

Example

After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.

长途旅行后，她在安静的花园里寻求休息。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

美味的；优雅的；有品位的

Meaning

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

Example

She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.

她把家装饰得非常有品位。

C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

医疗过失

Meaning

Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior

Example

The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.

外科医生在手术失败后因医疗过失被起诉。

B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

剧烈的; 严重的; 产生强烈或深远影响的

Meaning

extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect

Example

The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.

公司采取了剧烈的措施来减少成本。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

课程

Meaning

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.

Example

The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.

学校更新了其课程，增加了更多的数字素养课程。

A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

能够

Meaning

having the power, skill, or means to do something

Example

She is able to speak three languages fluently.

她能说三种流利的语言。

C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

涌出

Meaning

to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically

Example

Tears began to gush from her eyes.

眼泪开始从她的眼睛里涌出。

C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

豪猪

Meaning

a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body

Example

The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.

豪猪在受到威胁时竖起了它的刺。

C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

使干燥

Meaning

to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat

Example

The scorching sun began to parch the fields.

炙热的太阳开始把田地弄干。

B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

维持

Meaning

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

Example

The team worked hard to sustain their success.

团队努力工作以维持他们的成功。

C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

浮游动物

Meaning

Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.

Example

Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.

浮游动物在水生食物链中起着重要作用。

B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

著名

Meaning

well known or famous; written down or observed

Example

He is a noted author in the field of history.

他是历史领域的著名作家。

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

世界创造之前

Meaning

Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.

Example

Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.

一些神话讲述了在秩序建立之前的安特蒙丹混乱。

B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

叙述

Meaning

The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.

Example

The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.

电影的叙述由一位著名演员完成。

A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

researcher

研究员

Meaning

a person who conducts research

Example

The researcher published her findings in a scientific journal.

研究员在科学期刊上发表了她的研究结果。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

反歌式 (一种修辞手法)

Meaning

A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.

Example

The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.

诗人使用反歌式来强调重复的短语。

B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

变化

Meaning

to change or differ; to make different

Example

The weather conditions vary throughout the day.

天气条件整天都在变化。

B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

组织

Meaning

Organized groups of people with a particular purpose

Example

Organizations play a key role in policymaking.

组织在政策制定中发挥着重要作用。

C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

最优

Meaning

Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.

Example

To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.

为了获得最佳结果，我们需要提高效率。

C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

可推断的

Meaning

able to be deduced; possible to be inferred

Example

The solution is deducible from the data provided.

解决方案可以从提供的数据中推断出来。

B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

分开的

Meaning

divided or disconnected from something else; not together

Example

They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.

自离婚以来，他们一直住在分开的房子里。

A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

思维

Meaning

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

Example

Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.

将你的思维集中在积极的结果上。

C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

不道德的

Meaning

Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

Example

Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.

不道德的同龄人可能会导致青少年犯罪。

C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

碳封存

Meaning

The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.

Example

Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.

森林在碳封存中发挥关键作用。

C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

夸张的

Meaning

Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.

Example

The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.

那位政治家发表了一篇充满承诺的夸张演讲。

C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

赦免

Meaning

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon

Example

The priest absolved him of his sins.

牧师赦免了他所有的罪。

C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning

a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences

Example

The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.

C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

一层光亮或光滑的表面; 唇部光泽

Meaning

a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss

Example

She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.

她在嘴唇上涂上透明光泽，让它们看起来光亮健康。

B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

擦除

Meaning

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

Example

Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.

使用橡皮擦来擦掉铅笔痕迹。

B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

部分; 段; 切分的部分

Meaning

each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion

Example

The orange was divided into eight segments.

橙子被分成了八个部分。

C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

刺激物

Meaning

something that causes irritation or discomfort

Example

Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.

灰尘是过敏者常见的刺激物。

B1 noun raɪts

rights

权利

Meaning

A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

Example

The rights of people were prioritized.

人们的权利被优先考虑。

C2 adjective /ˈtɪmərəs/

timorous

胆怯的

Meaning

showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence

Example

The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.

那个胆怯的学生犹豫不决，没敢向老师提问。

B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

Meaning

attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.

Example

He looked very handsome in his new suit.

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

化学物质

Meaning

a substance produced by or used in a chemical process

Example

The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.

工厂将有害的化学物质排放到河中。

C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

植物营养素

Meaning

Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.

Example

Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.

绿茶含有强大的植物营养素。

C1 noun /ɡeɪt/

gait

走路姿势

Meaning

A person's manner of walking.

Example

His slow gait showed that he was tired.

他缓慢的步伐显示他累了。

B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

受控的

Meaning

managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits

Example

The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.

实验是在一个受控的环境中进行的。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

缺陷

Meaning

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

Example

The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.

生产缺陷导致产品在仅仅一周后就失败了。

C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

告别的

Meaning

Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.

Example

He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.

他在会议上做了告别演讲。

B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

锻造，伪造

Meaning

to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something

Example

The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.

铁匠从铁中锻造出一把坚固的剑。

A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

镜子

Meaning

a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it

Example

She looked at herself in the mirror.

她看着镜子里的自己。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

Meaning

having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something

Example

The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

格言, 名言

Meaning

A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.

Example

His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.

他的演讲充满了关于生活和成功的格言。

A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

楼梯

Meaning

a step or set of steps leading from one level to another

Example

He tripped on the stair and fell down.

他在楼梯上绊倒摔了下来。

C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

优柔寡断

Meaning

uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination

Example

He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.

他在十字路口犹豫不决，不知道走哪条路。

B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

问题解决

Meaning

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Example

Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.

解决问题的技能是领导力的关键。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

模糊的

Meaning

Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.

Example

The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.

远处的声音是模糊的。

C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

摧毁

Meaning

to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

Example

The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.

飓风摧毁了沿海村庄。

C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

愤怒的

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.

当他听到关于不公正决定的消息时，他愤怒得几乎要爆炸。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

有罪的

Meaning

Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.

Example

The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.

法官宣布有罪的官员不适合担任职务。

B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

日全食

Meaning

an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth

Example

The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.

下个月我们城市将能看到日全食。

C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

相切

Meaning

the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry

Example

The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.

圆和直线在一个点上处于相切状态。

C1 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.i/

quarry

采石场 / 猎物

Meaning

A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.

Example

The workers quarried limestone from the hill.

工人们从山上开采石灰岩。

C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

神化

Meaning

to treat or worship someone or something as a god

Example

Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.

一些粉丝将他们的偶像神化。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

闪耀的

Meaning

brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling

Example

Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.

她那闪耀的谈话让每个人都感到娱乐。

C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

回避

Meaning

to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something

Example

He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.

他避开公众注意并偏爱隐私。

C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

酬金

Meaning

A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.

Example

The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.

那位客座讲师因其讲座而获得了酬金。

B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

易于使用

Meaning

convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands

Example

This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.

这把口袋刀在露营时非常有用。

C1 noun /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

Pagan

异教徒

Meaning

a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen

Example

Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.

古罗马人认为早期基督徒是异教徒。

C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

葬礼队伍

Meaning

a solemn procession, especially for a funeral

Example

A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.

一队哀悼的人跟随灵车到墓地。

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

减速

Meaning

to reduce speed; to slow down

Example

The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.

汽车接近红绿灯时开始减速。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

Weak

虚弱; 脆弱

Meaning

lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile

Example

After the illness, he felt weak and tired.

生病后，他感到虚弱和疲惫。

B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

中午

Meaning

The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon

Example

The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.

太阳在中午最亮，当它正好在头顶时。

B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

完成

Meaning

to achieve or complete successfully

Example

She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.

她成功地完成了今年的所有目标。

B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

验证

Meaning

to check if something is true or correct; to confirm

Example

Please verify your email address before proceeding.

请在继续之前验证您的电子邮件地址。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

先前的

Meaning

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

Example

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

在对系统进行任何修改之前，你需要事先获得批准。

A2 noun ˈkæm.pɪŋ

camping

露营

Meaning

Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.

Example

Many families go camping during holidays.

许多家庭在假期去露营。

B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

一个愚蠢或疏忽的错误；判断中的严重错误。

Meaning

A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.

Example

His blunder cost the company a fortune.

他的错误让公司损失了巨大的财富。

C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

斑点蛇头鱼

Meaning

a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake

Example

The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.

斑点蛇头鱼是南亚水产养殖中常见的鱼类。

C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

流明

Meaning

A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.

Example

The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.

灯泡产生800流明的光。

B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

明确的; 清晰的; 特定的

Meaning

clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific

Example

We need a definite answer by tomorrow.

我们需要明天之前的确定答案。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

Meaning

to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over

Example

The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

双原子

Meaning

Consisting of two atoms.

Example

Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.

氧气是双原子分子。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

unwitting

无意的

Meaning

Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.

Example

She became an unwitting participant in the scam.

她成了这场骗局中的一个无意的参与者。

C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

指示物

Meaning

Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.

Example

High fever is often an indicant of infection.

高烧通常是感染的指示物。

B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

花费的, 精疲力竭的

Meaning

Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.

Example

She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.

她为考试花费了所有的精力。

C1 noun ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns

obsolescence

淘汰

Meaning

The process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used.

Example

The rapid advancement of technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.

科技的快速发展导致旧设备的淘汰。

C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

普遍性

Meaning

The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.

Example

The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.

智能手机的普遍性改变了通信方式。

C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

橡胶锤

Meaning

a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood

Example

The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.

木匠使用橡胶锤来避免损坏木材。

C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

潜伏

Meaning

to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe

Example

A stranger lurked in the shadows.

一个陌生人潜伏在阴影中。

B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

贯穿

Meaning

in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event

Example

She worked throughout the night.

她整夜工作。

C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

轰炸

Meaning

a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles

Example

The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.

这座城市在战争期间承受了猛烈的轰炸。

A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

家庭

Meaning

A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.

Example

She spends most of her weekends with her family.

她把大部分周末时间都和家人一起度过。

B2 noun /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

Usage

使用

Meaning

the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language

Example

The dictionary explains the correct usage of difficult words.

词典解释了难词的正确用法。

C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

显著性

Meaning

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.

Example

The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.

该问题的显著性在辩论中得到了强调。

C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

血腥屠杀

Meaning

an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict

Example

The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.

战争变成了一场血腥的屠杀。

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

褪色

Meaning

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

Example

Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.

阳光暴露导致织物褪色。

C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

热量生产过程

Meaning

The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.

Example

Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.

辛辣食物可以增强热生热和卡路里燃烧。

C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning

a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle

Example

He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.